Ramsay's Breathlessness

For the last 2 months I have been
feeling more breathless, particularly when I do any form of activity. I can
only walk around 50 metres now where as 3 months ago I was fine! I don't feel
breathless when I have been resting though unless I'm lying down when it can
get so bad I wake up gasping for breath. I haven't noticed any wheeze or
other odd breath sounds. I have a cough with some frothy sputum but no blood.
Also been feeling some nausea from time to time. I have also had some leg
swelling for around the same time. I deny any other symptoms including chest
pain, palpitations, fever, night sweats or weight loss.

I am an ex-smoker that used to smoke
10 a day for 40 years. Nil alcohol or recreational drug use. I am having a
lot of trouble with my daily activities. I cannot shop or dress myself among
many other things.